Every truck driver has a list of essentials to bring on the road. There is an emergency kit, extra clothes, food, water, shower kit, GPS, map, etc. But winter brings with it new challenges, so in addition to these usual things, you will need something else to feel comfortable and safe. We’ve prepared the top..
Protect yourself: don’t avoid the pre-trip and install smoke detectors A lot of accidents and accidents can be avoided by following simple tips and rules. In this post, you can see how much damage a runaway tire can do. This is why a pre-trip inspection is important. And why you definitely need a smoke detector, you..
Loneliness is one of the cons of working as a trucker. So if you feel that such lonely days can be too stressful for you, maybe a trucking job is not what you need. Or at least you should think about local or regional trucking, not OTR. Of course, you will meet some people during..
How will the Biden administration impact the trucking industry? There are a lot of issues in the trucking industry, like infrastructure, the lack of truck parking spaces, HOS, etc. But what exactly will change Biden and the new Congress? In the new Overdrive Radio podcast, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President..
Winter is the most challenging season for truck drivers. Icy roads, low temperatures, blizzard, and other extreme weather conditions can be extremely dangerous. We’ve put together a few tips to make your winter travels a little easier. Inspect your truck beforehand You should do a pre-trip inspection of your truck before every journey, but this is especially..
New truck stops in Illinois, Georgia, and Arkansas On November 19 Love’s Travel Stops opened three new truck stops and stores. That means additional 283 truck parking spaces in Illinois, Georgia, and Arkansas. You can find out the addresses of these truck stops here. How to choose a truck dash cam? It’s hard to imagine a..